Clinical Director (6457)

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is seeking a talented Clinical Director who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose and Impact:

The Clinical Director aims to support the mission of LSF by directing and evaluating all assigned clinical programs and staff. Assumes primary responsibility for all regional, clinical program implementation and maintenance of quality services in all clinical programs. Responsible for the management of program budgets and contracts, grant applications, and community relations. This is a non-direct care position.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises the recruitment, training and hiring of staff. Ensures that staff in the program adhere to LSF personnel policies and procedures.
• Supervises all assigned programs, provides supervision to direct reports, and assures professional development of assigned staff for quality service delivery.
• Assures assigned programs meet or exceed all licensing, quality assurance and fiscal requirements promulgated by the Departments of Health, Children & Families, Department of Juvenile Justice, Community Based Care agency, and the Florida Network.
• Serves as programmatic liaison to Department of Children & Families, Department of Juvenile Justice, Community Based Care agency, schools, social service agencies and juvenile courts to promote positive, cooperative relationships.
• Oversees program development and growth.
• Oversees preparation and monitoring of assigned program budgets.
• Responsible for ensuring effective case staffing and supervision of high-risk cases.
• Networks through various community and statewide meetings with various community organizations and funders.
• Responds to both staff and clients to ameliorate any problems.
• Assures that the statistical data and reports for assigned programs is collected, processed and submitted to appropriate agencies in a timely manner.
• Manages salaries and performance in compliance with the agency's compensation plan.
• Manages program operation in accordance with assigned budgets.
• Assists both directly and indirectly with grant writing throughout the region.
• Assists the regional director with responsibilities both inside and outside the agency, as needed.
• Serves as Privacy Officer for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)

Other Functions:

All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible to rotate on-call as needed, be able to travel as required.

Education:

Master's degree in clinical services is required. Must be professionally licensed.

Experience:

Must have a minimum of 5 years experience, including 3 years administrative experience in programs serving troubled youth and families.

Skills:

Must possess demonstrated leadership and administrative abilities; be able to develop and monitor contracts; be able to work effectively with others; be a good team player; present self well in public; be an effective communicator; and function well with a minimum of supervision.

Other:

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Reports to Exec. Program Director.
• Team player with co-workers, corporate staff, local, regional and state agencies.
• Cost effective preparation and management of assigned program budgets.
• Adherence to all license and quality assurance standards.
• Accurate and timely submission of required statistical reports.
• Effective staff management and leadership.
• Assures quality programming.
• Adherence to all agency policies and procedures.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
  • Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on background screening requirements please visit:

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